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Finding the Third Proportional to 329,364 and 708,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 329,364 and 708,660 is: 1,524,753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,364 : 708,660 = 708,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,364/708,660 = 708,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,364x = 708,660 × 708,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,364x = 502,198,995,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,198,995,600/329,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524,753.75

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